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U.S. Forest Service · White Mountain National Forest · NH

Campton Campground

CampsitePhoto · U.S. Forest Service
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
91Sites
50 ftMax rig

The place

Campton Campground is a large and accommodating facility near the southern edge of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. With many kid-friendly activities nearby such as hiking and nature programs, the campground is especially popular with families. It is convenient to U.S. Highway 93, which travels through the middle of the state, and is just two hours from Boston. The White Mountains boast pristine forests, clear mountain streams and rivers and the tallest peaks in the Northeast. Keep reading

The forest encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in New Hampshire and western Maine, and is one of the most popular in the country. Recreation The White Mountains are a favorite among hikers. Many miles of hiking and mountain biking trails are within a short drive of the campground. Within the facility, nature programs are available on Saturday nights in July and August. Anglers can cast a line for brook trout, pickerel, brown bullhead and yellow perch in the pond and river. No power boats are permitted on the pond. Facilities This is a large facility with many types of campsites that accommodate a variety of camping preferences. Despite its size, campsites are spaced well-apart. Restrooms, drinking water and hot showers (coin-operated) are provided. Sites 33-58 are near the flush toilets. Natural Features The campground lies amidst a beautiful thick forest of white pine and northern hardwoods that provide plenty of shade. The 30-acre Campton Pond and Mad River are close by. The White Mountains are home to many species of northern wildlife, including moose, white-tailed deer and black bear. Almost 200 species of birds, including the rare Bicknell's Thrush, live in the forest. Nearby Attractions Families who need a break from the woods can explore miniature golf, a water sports park, train rides and gondolas in nearby towns. The White Mountains region hosts four alpine and five nordic ski areas, which provide year-round recreation opportunities such as skiing, hiking, mountain biking, outdoor concerts, interpretive trails, special events and regional and national skiing and snowboarding races. The area also contains 1,200 miles of hiking trails, including 160 miles of the famous Appalachian Trail. Learn more about recreation in the national forest. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (802) 289-0970.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 91

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HARD042standard nonelectric30 ft—yes
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HARD046tent only nonelectric20 ft—
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HARD050standard nonelectric30 ft—
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HARD054standard nonelectric50 ft—yes
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HARD056standard nonelectric30 ft—
HARD057standard nonelectric20 ft—
HARD058standard nonelectric30 ft—
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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Who runs it

Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in NH-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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